con·sol·i·date
kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt 
consolidated; consolidating
1
: to join together into one whole : unite
consolidate several small school districts
2
: to make firm or secure : strengthen
consolidate their hold on first place
He consolidated his position as head of the political party.
3
: to form into a compact mass
The press consolidates the fibers into board.
: to become consolidated
con·sol·i·da·tor
kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-tər
plural -s
1
: one that consolidates
2
: one who buys airline tickets at a discounted bulk rate and sells them to travelers and travel agents
Examples of consolidate in a Sentence
Verb
The two funds will consolidate into one.
The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.
Rebel forces have consolidated their hold on the region.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
But whereas the original was designed to consolidate an American victory, this one is designed to manage the consequences of a defeat that pushes the United States closer to disengaging from the Middle East.
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Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
In December 2025, the district voted to close Dove and Bransford elementary schools due to a decline in enrollments, and will be consolidating schools in the upcoming school year.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Our favorite newcomer is from Elevate Jet, which consolidates sourcing, pricing, and booking.
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Michael Verdon,
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18 June 2026
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Verb
As businesses fail or consolidate, the remaining buyers gain negotiating power—but this is cold comfort in an industry where contraction reflects structural distress rather than healthy maturation.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
But whereas the original was designed to consolidate an American victory, this one is designed to manage the consequences of a defeat that pushes the United States closer to disengaging from the Middle East.
—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
In December 2025, the district voted to close Dove and Bransford elementary schools due to a decline in enrollments, and will be consolidating schools in the upcoming school year.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Our favorite newcomer is from Elevate Jet, which consolidates sourcing, pricing, and booking.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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consolidate
verb
con·sol·i·date
kən-ˈsäl-ə-ˌdāt
consolidated; consolidating
1
: to join together into one whole : unite
2
: to make firm or safe : strengthen
consolidate a beachhead
consolidation
noun
kən-ˌsäl-ə-ˈdā-shən
Legal Definition
consolidate
transitive verb
con·sol·i·date
kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt
consolidated; consolidating
: to join together into one whole: as
a
: to combine (two or more lawsuits or matters that involve a common question of law or fact) into one compare class action
Note: Consolidation of matters in the federal courts is governed by Rule 42 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Consolidated cases may become one single action with a single judgment, or may retain their individual identities although tried together. The court may also try one representative case and render a judgment binding on the other cases.
b
: to combine (two or more corporations) to form one new corporation compare merger
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